Masithethe Counselling Services will be empowering 15 local psychology graduates by providing work experience and training from June 5-15. The participants will be stationed at various school around East London once their training is…
The idea of disclosing feelings of grief and depression to a group of total strangers sounds daunting, but Kamvelihle Kalani, 23, believes group therapy goes a long way in helping others heal from trauma caused by loss and abuse, among…
KATE CURRIN Routine, predictability and stability are some of the things which contribute to a child feeling safe and secure and being able to function optimally. I like to think of rules that are set in the family as a kind of safety net…
JACKIE ORSMOND Domestic violence is violence or abuse in a domestic setting- with someone that you live with such as in marriage or cohabitation. Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is directed at an individual based on his/her…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR JACKIE ORSMOND I would like to respond to the enlightening article which was published recently by the GO! & Express. Masithethe Counselling Services was fortunate to receive a visit last week from the DA Women’s…
There was much excitement at the Comrades Bowling Club on Monday when the Rotary Club of Arcadia met to hand over donations to both the East London SPCA and Masithethe Counselling Services. “What happened was the Community Service…
Masithethe Counselling Services opened a new centre r in King William’s Town last week Thursday. Masithethe director Jackie Orsmond said the main goal of the organisation is to see members of the community living happy, healthy and…
The eighth annual Pam Golding Gardens of East London took place in selected gardens throughout the city at the weekend. A total of 24 gardens were on show in a bid to raise funds for 21 charities. First-time garden exhibitors Rob and…
